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2006-09-19 * Sew Old School

So now of course I've a backlog of things I want to babble about. But I'll hold my horses and just show you the hilarious crafty find of the weekend

Looks like a pretty standard sewing resource, right? And yes, the advice and line drawings are practical and thorough. The treasure comes at the end, with the "Projects to Make for Friends and Family" section. Oh, 70s joy like this

and this

The look on her face says she, like Cassandra, knows the future (and in the future this cheesy look will be a joke) but is powerless to change it. And this too

"Wha? My arms? Geee, I don't know."

And of course you have to include patterns for home decor, right? Let's see, my son likes boats and geometry

and my daughter isn't much for studying, but she is musical, and has an eye for interesting color combinations

Is this stuff funny only to me? Hopefully not.

If you've stayed with me, yay! Here is a recipe for Curried Lentil Stew, adapted from Epicurious:

8oz Lentils
1.5T olive oil
4c Chicken (or veggie) broth
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
2 cloves garlic
2t curry powder (i like pondicherry)
plain yogurt (Greek style is best)

Dice the onion, carrot and garlic in your food processor. Sautee them in the olive oil over medium heat for about 8 minutes (or until they are tender, however long that takes for you). Throw in the curry powder and lentils and stir for about 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring it all up to a boil. Then turn it down to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 45-60 minutes (until the lentils are tender), stirring occasionally. If it gets too stewy for you (i like it thick), add more broth. Ladle some into a bowl and add a dollop of yogurt, then stir in the yogurt and enjoy. Yum! It is very flavorful and filling-- be sure to use a curry powder you know you like, as of course that is the overwhelming taste.

That is about it for today- Fall Dress #2 is cut out and marked, but that's as far as I've gotten. A demain!

reading: Toujours Provence by Peter Mayle (yay!)
coveting: a trip to Provence, naturally

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